Whether readers are newly diagnosed or have had diabetes for several years, Diabetes A to Z explains everything they need to know about the disease in clear, simple terms. They'll learn all about alcohol, blood sugar, complications, diet, exercise, foot care, gestational diabetes, heart disease, insulin, kidney disease, meal planning, pregnancy, sex, vitamins and minerals, weight loss, and much more. The 48 topics are arranged alphabetically for quick reference.

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Like most people with diabetes, you've probably heard certain words or phrases related to diabetes that are unfamiliar to you. Or you may read a magazine article or book about diabetes and come across a topic that's complicated or confusing.

Diabetes A to Z, 4th Edition will clear up the confusion and provide simple yet informative answers to all your questions, whether you're newly diagnosed or you've had diabetes for several years.

This completely revised and updated guidebook is filled with the latest information on diabetes self care, including new medications, treatment guidelines, and:

alcohol

blood sugar

complications

foot care

gestational diabetes

heart disease

insulin

kidney disease

meal planning

pregnancy

weight loss

much more

Special features make Diabetes A to Z, 4th Edition easy to use:

Thorough, up-to-date information in an encyclopedia-style format

Easy-to-read charts and tables to help guide you through topics

Alphabetized listings to provide quick, easy access to any subject

Now when you have important questions about your diabetes, or when you just want to learn more about a diabetes-related topic, you can quickly and confidently find practical, easy-to-understand answers in Diabetes A to Z, 4th Edition.